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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 790.79 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 790.79 and 234.84 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 790.79 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/790.79 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 790.79 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 185,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,707.95/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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